Afghan samawars, turbans shown at Frere Hall

[faye]

i used to wear one of those beautiful afghan drsses, in the 70s. a bright pink one. they are such a lovely design.

[graveyardofempires]

i used to wear one of those beautiful afghan drsses, in the 70s. a bright pink one. they are such a lovely design.

a picture please

[IamDZJ]

What would life be without a samawar in Afghanistan..specially the icey cold winters of kabul.
A samawar is a portable ( damn, we have everything portable!) boiler.

[Millatpal Noorzai]

How long is normaly an Afghan turban? Lets say one like on the picture of the user Lyari town?
I would like to know the sites approximately

Traditionally, Afghan/Pashtun turbans were to be 9 yards. Back then turbans were made in Herat or imported from Iran. Pakistani city Multan is also known for its turban production and is currently dominating the Afghan and Pashtunkhwa market. For the past 30 years or so, Pashtuns have relied heavily on Multani product which puts the length around 4 yards.

[Tjanaparh]

Traditionally, Afghan/Pashtun turbans were to be 9 yards. Back then turbans were made in Herat or imported from Iran. Pakistani city Multan is also known for its turban production and is currently dominating the Afghan and Pashtunkhwa market. For the past 30 years or so, Pashtuns have relied heavily on Multani product which puts the length around 4 yards.

Thank You a ot!
) Yard is quiet a lot(arround 8 meters..).May be that the Baloch use those long ones? As on the pictures they look very long and also the way of binding is interesting.
How many ways of binding use Pashtuns?

[Digital Malang]

هسکه شمله دې ټیټه مه شه د پښتنو په شمله ویاړي تاریخونه

[Breshna]

Woow, 33 meters is a lot,is it made of cotton?

What is the difference between clasic and non-classic?

Its always 3 meters exactly.

[Millatpal Noorzai]

Thank You a ot!
) Yard is quiet a lot(arround 8 meters..).May be that the Baloch use those long ones? As on the pictures they look very long and also the way of binding is interesting.
How many ways of binding use Pashtuns?

Having observed South Western provinces of Afg and southern Pashtunkhwa (Quetta and the surroundings), i can tell each tribe has a different style of binding their turbans, it may also differ due to its location. For instance, my tribe in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar has its signature style of turban while the same tribesmen in Maiwand, Zharrai and Panjwayi district will have somehow different style. Other tribes in Kandahar have their own styles, also distinguished by location. Southern Pashtunkhwa can be accounted for in a similar manner.

I personally like the Popalzai binding style in Kandahar. I just feel it has an elegant look.

[Tjanaparh]

Having observed South Western provinces of Afg and southern Pashtunkhwa (Quetta and the surroundings), i can tell each tribe has a different style of binding their turbans, it may also differ due to its location. For instance, my tribe in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar has its signature style of turban while the same tribesmen in Maiwand, Zharrai and Panjwayi district will have somehow different style. Other tribes in Kandahar have their own styles, also distinguished by location. Southern Pashtunkhwa can be accounted for in a similar manner.

I personally like the Popalzai binding style in Kandahar. I just feel it has an elegant look.

Does exist some literature or at least photoalbum with the distinctions?

[qazi]

Can you please post more pictures if you have them.

[Nazar]

I wish I was there. Damn Musafari!